Shengfeng Development Limited Class A Ordinary Shares (SFWL)vsZTO Express (Cayman) Inc (ZTO)
SFWL
Shengfeng Development Limited Class A Ordinary Shares
$8.38
-11.64%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $46.07M
ZTO
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc
$20.61
-1.15%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $15.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc generates 9369% more annual revenue ($54.21B vs $572.48M). ZTO leads profitability with a 19.0% profit margin vs 2.1%. SFWL trades at a lower P/E of 4.0x. ZTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (B+).
SFWL
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
ZTO
Strong Buy80
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SFWL.
Margin of Safety
+65.7%
Fair Value
$72.52
Current Price
$20.61
$51.91 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 58.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.2%
Revenue surging 23.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
3.8% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
2.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.9%
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SFWL
The strongest argument for SFWL centers on P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 11.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ZTO
The strongest argument for ZTO centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.0% and operating margin at 22.2%. Revenue growth of 23.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SFWL
The primary concerns for SFWL are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : ZTO
No major red flags identified for ZTO, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SFWL profiles as a value stock while ZTO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ZTO carries more volatility with a beta of -0.23 — expect wider price swings.
ZTO is growing revenue faster at 23.0% — sustainability is the question.
ZTO generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ZTO scores higher overall (80/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 19.0% margins and 23.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Shengfeng Development Limited Class A Ordinary Shares
INDUSTRIALS · INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS · USA
Shengfeng Development Limited, provides contract logistics services in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Fuzhou, the People's Republic of China.
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc
INDUSTRIALS · INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS · China
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. provides express delivery and other value-added logistics services in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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